Our Services

Greater Manchester Domestic Abuse Helpline

Independent choices provides the Domestic abuse helpline for Greater Manchester. The Helpline is confidential and you do not have to give your name. The Domestic abuse helpline is a safe space for you to talk through what is going on at the moment and give you the options that are available to you. If you are in immediate danger please call the police on 999…

Community Helpline Language Service

The Community Helpline Language Service (CHLS) is a unique dedicated confidential service provided by Independent Choices and is part of the Greater Manchester Domestic Abuse Helpline for anyone experiencing or has experienced domestic abuse. The languages provided are in Urdu and Punjabi. The CHLS workers have a wide knowledge around cultural issues and barriers…

LGBT Service

The LGBT+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) IDVA (Independent Domestic Violence Advisor) is our service in partnership with the LGBT Foundation which specifically works with LGBT+ people who are experiencing domestic abuse. Domestic abuse can take many forms including coercive control, physical, financial, sexual and emotional abuse. There can be additional factors that can make it more difficult for somebody who is LGBT+ to seek support for domestic abuse. This can include, being threatened to be outed to family, friends or work colleagues. It can include using your gender identity or sexual orientation as a method of control…

End The Fear

End the Fear is a website of local domestic abuse services and helplines across Greater Manchester. If you are experiencing domestic or sexual violence you can find help, support and advice there. Support is also provided to people who know someone who may be being abused. End The Fear website is managed and kept up to date by Independent Choices…